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All tracks released in 2019, including brand new stuff from the Cutthroat Brothers, the Muffs, Teenage Bubblegums, Nowherebound, Sick Bags and more. https://realpunkradio.com/podcast/rocknrollmanifesto/RockNRollManifesto468-10-23-19.mp3
Live Ledge #398: Nick Lowe
Nick Lowe has sort of quietly put together one of the best resumes in rock and roll history. He’s got tons of fantastic recordings, solo and with bands such as Brinsley Scwarz, Rockpile, and his recent collaborations with Los Straitjackets. He’s also one of the greatest producers of all times, helming some of the best albums or singles by the likes of Graham Parker & The Rumour, The Damned, Dr. Feelgood, Wreckless Eric, and, of course, Elvis Costello. Not to mention he was once married to Carlene Carter, which made him Johnny and June Carter Cash’s son-in-law! (Oh to be in the studio when Johnny recorded Nick’s “Without Love” accompanied by Elvis Costello, Dave Edmunds, and many others.) Inspired by the recent release of “Cruel To Be Kind: The Life and Music of Nick Lowe” by Will Birch, tonight’s show is a snapshot of just a few of those great moments. If you’re intersted at all in Lowe’s life, go buy this book. It’s informative and at times pretty hilarious. After listening, please go purchase those tracks you enjoy!
Rock N Roll Manifesto 467
New stuff from Mom’s Basement, No Front Teeth, Voodoo Rhythm, Pirates Press and more. https://realpunkradio.com/podcast/rocknrollmanifesto/RockNRollManifesto467-10-16-19.mp3
Live Ledge #397: New Releases
Tonight’s new release show is the broadcast that was planned for last week. In fact, it’s the exact set of songs that were put together before the shocking news about Kim Shattuck caused me to quickly put together a tribute to the fabulous Muffs leader. So this month’s new release show includes a lengthy set of Americana-ish veterans (Charlie Parr, Pernice Brothers, The Figgs, Wilco), Suicide-esque atmospheric punks (Atom, Rocket 808), female rockers (Baby Shakes, Paranoyds, Sweet Knives), covers (Dirty Nil, The Pretty Flowers, Das Clamps), and lots of good ol’ rock and roll from new and veteran artists. I also talk a little bit about the great show I saw earlier this week. The Cowboys made a stop at Total Drag Records, and as I’m known to do at these types of shows I purchased their entire discography. Or at least what they had with them. Great band and a fun show. After listening, please go purchase those tracks you enjoy!
Rock N Roll Manifesto 466: No Front Teeth Records Extravaganza!
All killer, no filler! Nothing but No Front Teeth Records bands! https://realpunkradio.com/podcast/rocknrollmanifesto/RockNRollManifesto466-10-9-19.mp3
Live Ledge #396: RIP Kim Shattuck
When news came out this past Wednesday that Kim Shattuck had passed away after a two year battle with ALS it was immediately clear that the planned “new release” episode for this week needed to be postponed. Kim Shattuck has always been one of my favorites. She had the greatest scream in all of rock and roll, whether it was with The Pandoras, The Muffs, The Beards, or The Coolies. From all accounts she was also one of the good people in rock and roll. A badass for sure, but the nicest badass you could find. Tonight’s show celebrates her entire career, from early recordings as bassist in The Pandoras up to a track from a brand new Muffs album, No Holiday, that Omnivore is releasing in two weeks. There’s also segments dedicated to her work in The Beards and The Coolies, collaborations with other artists, covers of her favorites that she recorded, and a few Muffs songs covered by other artists. After listening, please go purchase those tracks you enjoy!
Rock N Roll Manifesto 465
A tribute to Kim Shattuck of the Muffs and more. https://realpunkradio.com/podcast/rocknrollmanifesto/RockNRollManifesto465-10-2-19.mp3
Live Ledge #395: Dead Man’s Pop
I’m sure it’s to nobody’s surprise that the new Replacements box set, Dead Man’s Pop, is the featured release on tonight’s show. Obviously this would be the case no matter what the quality of the music on said box, but in this case a close look is definitely warranted. It’s everything a Replacements fan could desire. This week’s show features set focused on each of the four discs of the box. Disc one is the new mix of Don’t Tell a Soul, and it’s such a sonic upgrade. It actually sounds like a Replacements album after all the studio gimmicky that cluttered the initial album is given the heave ho. To contrast the original with the new versions, I’ve included snippets of the Don’t Tell a Soul versions before each track. I’ve also utilized Color Me Obsessed director Gorman Bechard’s full-length interview with producer (and new mixer) Matt Wallace to get even more in-depth in the what he and the band originally wanted with this record. But that’s not all. Other bands released box sets this week, and a few other records of “vault” material has seen its way to the stores. A little band from Liverpool is celebrating the […]
Rock N Roll Manifesto 464
New stuff from the Stiffies, Bitch Queens, Fast Eddy, Dark Thoughts, Zerozerozero, the Antinormals, Stacy Crowne plus tons more great stuff. https://realpunkradio.com/podcast/rocknrollmanifesto/RockNRollManifesto464-9-25-19.mp3
Rock N Roll Manifesto 463
Most of tonight’s show was ripped from vinyl in the past week. Also, new Bitch Queens! https://realpunkradio.com/podcast/rocknrollmanifesto/RockNRollManifesto463-9-18-19.mp3
Rock N Roll Manifesto 462
New stuff from Indonesian Junk, Sore Points, the Chats and a preview of the Head tribute “Do You Remember Me?” on Mom’s Basement Records. https://realpunkradio.com/podcast/rocknrollmanifesto/RockNRollManifesto462-9-11-19.mp3
Live Ledge #394: New Releases
I’m here tonight to officially designate September of 2019 “Dead Man’s Pop” month. Even though the box set containing four discs of previously unreleased Replacements material won’t be out until the end of the month it’s certainly going to be the focus of my life. Unfortunately, not much has leaked out so far to air on the new release episode, but just today the live version of “Alex Chilton” showed up on various music sites. Yep, I’m ready for the whole package. But that’s only the first five minutes of this month’s collection of new tunes. There are tracks from longtime faves such as Matthew Ryan, The Hold Steady, Jesse Malin, Redd Kross and so much more. There’s the return of 80’s faves Dogmatics. There’s new bands such as Les Grys-Grys, The Gotham Rockets, and so many others. There’s something here for every fan of garage rock, power pop, or punk-influenced rock and roll! After listening, please go purchase those tracks you enjoy!
Live Ledge #393: PW & Friends
This week’s show came about partly thanks to a Juliana Hatfield tweet of an old article about The I Don’t Cares, her 2016 collaboration with Paul Westerberg. Remembering how much I was charmed by that record, I spent the afternoon reacquaintancing myself to that release. Then it suddenly hit me. If I went through all the various names that Paul and the rest of the Replacements had used for their various projects I should be able to fill a full Live Ledge episode. It was actually much easier than I expected. In fact, we even went a few minutes over our usual two hour timeslot. I also tried to shy away from the obvious tracks. For the Replacements and even the solo Westerberg material I picked mainly some somewhat rare live tracks. Tommy Stinson’s set includes a little known Clash cover he did for Uncut Magazine. This show is meant to just be fun and not a representation of the musician’s greatest moments, together or solo.
Live Ledge #392: Covers
Not long after the last time I did a show of nothing but cover tunes, I started a folder just to collect these kinds of tracks as I discovered them. The plan was that as soon as I acquired enough it was time for a show of these types of tracks. Well, this is the week that the folder came close to overflowing, thanks to a couple of emails from two of my favorite labels, Slovenly Recordsings and Spaghetty Town Records. So tonight I present to you two hours of revved up tunes originally recorded by the likes of Tom Petty, The Clash, The Replacements, Material Issue, Pretenders, Rockpile, and so much more! After listening, please go purchase those tracks you enjoy! It’s that simple.
Live Ledge #391: Songs About The Ramones
Earlier this week I noticed that over the last few weeks I’ve acquired a handful of brand new releases with songs about The Ramones. Knowing that I had quite a few more on my master library, this became the quest for the week. Then I discovered a site that in 2014 had compiled 400 different songs about this fabulous band. Ok, that filled a few holes in the playlist! This is obviously a fun show that takes a few surprising twists and turns. Who would have guessed that singer/songwriters such as Leeroy Stagger and Jesse Malin had songs about “da boys”? Or that a band like Latte+ has had such tributes on more than one record?
Live Ledge #390: RIP David Berman
The bad news came just a few minutes before I was going to once again put the needle on the record. David Berman, former leader of Silver Jews who had just reemerged after ten years with the excellent Purple Mountains, had died. One of rock and roll’s most unique songwriters, it was an obvious decision to make the first half of tonight’s show a tribute to him. Thanks to Dan Nissen of Total Drag for a few song selections to help tell the story of this gifted artist. After that there’s an hour of some great recent used record finds, including old favorites by The Undertones, X, Old 97’s, and many others.
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New stuff from Jesse Dayton, Nervous Eaters, Real Sickies, La Rabbia, C.O.F.F.I.N. and more.
Live Ledge #389: New Releases
I’m back! Yes, I had to cancel a couple of Live Ledge shows due to a little bb-sized stone that decided to mess with my kidney. Two ER visits and lots of pain meds later, I’m here with another new release episode! And it’s a great collection of brand new tunes. Tons of garage rock and power pop. Some fantastic releases on Rum Bar, Spaghetty Town, and Stardumb. Big names and brand new acts. It’s a great summer listen!
Live Ledge #388: From The Archives
Despite what you may believe, archive releases come out throughout the year. It’s not just for the Christmas holidays or Record Store Days. During the year there are tons of compilations, live records, remasters, and other odds and ends. Tonight’s show collects a number of these. Acoustic versions of classic Graham Parker and Superchunk albums. A collection of acoustic covers recorded by Buffalo Tom’s Bill Janovitz. Live albums by Johnny Thunders, Die Toten Hosen, Paul Kelly, and so much more. A riveting triple-disc compilation of Billy Childish’s 40 year careeer. All these and more! Listen and then please go purchase those tracks you enjoy! It’s that simple.
Live Ledge #387: New Releases
Look, it gets hard to describe the monthly new release shows. It’s like the others. Two hours of great new tunes from all over the world. Listen and then go purchase those you enjoy! It’s that simple/
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New stuff from Nob Hill Mariners and Poison Boys, plus KBD classics and more.
Live Ledge #386: 2nd Quarter Report
As I’ve stated almost every week this week, this has been a fabulous year for new music. Tonight’s show is proof of that fact. It’s the last show of June, which means we’ve hit the halfway mark of the year. Tonight’s show is the “2nd Quarter Report”; a presentation of some of the great releases from April, May, and June.
Live Ledge #385: UK Punk Summer 1979
A celebration of the punk the UK was listening to in the summer of 1979!
Live Ledge #383: New Releases Pt. 1
It’s a supersized episode of great new tunes, including releases from Rum Bar and Spaghetty Town Records. Part one of a two part series.
Live Ledge #382: RIP Roky Erickson + More 1989
Minutes before the planned second episode devoted to 1989 was set to record came news of the death of legendary pyschedelic garage rocker Roky Erickson. A half hour or so of Roky’s music is aired at the beginning of the show before going into the original playlist.
Live Ledge #381: 1989
No, this show is not about Taylor Swift. It’s the first part of a look at the final year of the 80’s. Was it as dismal as we’ve been led to believe?
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New stuff from Pat Todd & the Rankoutsiders, Candy Snatchers, Forsooth!, Aggrolites, Geoff Palmer and more.
Live Ledge #380: Tommy & Evan
Host Scott Hudson chats about his weekend at the Tommy Stinson/Lemonheads show, along with lots of great garage rock.
Live Ledge #379: Garage Pop Power Rock
A great set of power pop and garage rock, including a lengthy set of new Rumbar Records releases.
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World premiere of new Total Massacre tracks and a chance to win their new album on vinyl! Tons of stuff from Hozac Records and some new stuff from LSM Vinyl.
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New stuff from Charger, Harrington Saints, Will Bennett & the Tells, Hammered Satin, the Freeze and more.
Live Ledge #377: Arbor Day
The perfect soundtrack for planting trees or other Arbor Day celebrations.
Rock N Roll Manifesto 444
A giveaway from Zodiac Killer Records, new tracks from the Freeze, Jonny Manak & the Depressives, Los Pepes, !Mess!, Slow Faction, Total Massacre, Spunk Volcano & the Eruptions and more!
Live Ledge #376: 1984 American College Rock
A look back at quite possibly the greatest year in independent college rock and roll.
Live Ledge #375: New Releases (Pt. 2)
A continuation of last week’s comprehensive look at recent releases that travels all over the world.
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New Total Massacre, new stuff from Wanda Records, a bunch of stuff from Laketown Records and a Brad Marino giveaway from Rum Bar Records!
Live Ledge #374: New Releases (Pt. 1)
There’s so much great new music out there that this month’s new release episode has been expanded to two weeks. Part 1 is highlighted by a number of tracks from a great triple disc set designed to help pay off the medical bills of legendary rocker Sonny Vincent.
Live Ledge #373: First Quarter Report
The first three months of 2019 has seen a ton of great new records. Tonight Scott Hudson plays tracks off those who have caught his ear.
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Debuted 2 more Priorities tracks from their 4 song EP- download it now from their bandcamp page.
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Lots of new stuff from the Briefs, Teenage Bottlerocket, Priorities, Pizzatramp, Isolation Party and more.
Live Ledge #371: Partytime
Celebrate the St. Patrick’s Day weekend with these booze-oriented tracks.
Live Ledge #370: Boxes and Compilations
Two hours of the best tracks from recent box sets and other sorts of compilations.
Live Ledge #369: New Releases
The first Friday of every month is devoted to new releases, and there’s a ton of great music to check out this month.
Live Ledge #368: Covers
Scott’s folder of new cover songs was full so it’s time for a show of nothing but reworked songs.
Rock N Roll Manifesto 433: NOT Valentine’s Day
The annual collection of songs about heartbreak, cheating, divorce, etc.
Live Ledge #366: 5 Songs 6 Labels
Five acts from six different indie labels are highlighted this week.
Live Ledge #365: British Punk January – May 1979
A look at British punk rock singles released in the first half of 1979.
Live Ledge #364: 1st Annual Ledge Awards
With the help of Live Ledge listeners, awards are given out to the best music of 2018.
Live Ledge #363: New Releases
The first show of 2019 is also the first new release episode of the year!
Live Ledge #362: 2018 Runner Ups
Many great records of this year did not make last week’s “Best of 2018” list. Here’s a sampling of them.
Live Ledge #360: New Releases/Rocking Christmas
A continuation of last week’s new release episode, plus an hour of new rock and roll Christmas songs!
Live Ledge #359: RIP Pete Shelley/New Releases
Tonight’s supersized show features a tribute to the late, great Pete Shelley, along with tons of new releases.
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Another ass-kicking. You know you like it. Facebook Twitter Google+ LinkedIn
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New stuff from the Suck, Sarah Shook & the Disarmers, Jagger Holly, Tad Overbaugh, the Mugwumps, Slow Faction and more. Facebook Twitter Google+ LinkedIn
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New stuff from the Missile Studs, Sniper 66, Grade 2, Incisions, Jim Jones & the Righteous Mind and more. Facebook Twitter Google+ LinkedIn
Live Ledge #356: 1968
An extended episode taking a look at some of the classic music celebrating its 50th anniversary.
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First new Manikins songs in nearly a decade! Plus tons of other great stuff. Facebook Twitter Google+ LinkedIn
Live Ledge #355: Gorman Bechard’s Sarah Shook Documentary
Director Gorman Bechard talks about his Sarah Shook documentary, which was officially released on November 9, 2018.
Rock N Roll Manifesto 419: Election Day
Just a quick show to test my gear and give my fellow Americans some election day inspiration. Now VOTE! Facebook Twitter Google+ LinkedIn
Rock N Roll Manifesto 418: Halloween I
The first of two Halloween shows for 2018. Facebook Twitter Google+ LinkedIn
Live Ledge #352: Covers
Emptying the folder, so to speak, of cover tunes collected over the last few months.
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A metric shit-ton of new stuff from Wanda Records, Slovenly Records, Rum Bar Records, Monster Zero Records, Rockstar Records and much more. Facebook Twitter Google+ LinkedIn
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New stuff from TNS Records, Slovenly Records and Monster Zero Records plus much more. Facebook Twitter Google+ LinkedIn
